Yes. It is not uncommon for people with Waardenburg syndrome to have thick eyebrows that grow together. The medical terms for this is "synophrys" or "hypertrichosis of the medial part of the eyebrow." A review by Tamayo ML et al., 2008 found synophrys in 12.6% of the 95 people with Waardenburg syndrome in their study.[1]

Last updated: 9/5/2012

Is Waardenburg syndrome associated with excessive hair growth in women?

The medical term for excess body hair in women is "hirsutism." Hirsutism is characterized by dark and thick hair that grows in places where only men tend to grow dark hair, such as the upper lip, chin, sideburn area, chest, back, and belly. Hirsutism is common and affects as many as 1 in 10 women of reproductive age.[2]

We were not able to find case reports describing hirsutism in women with Waardenburg syndrome, however signs and symptoms of Waardenburg syndrome can vary greatly. We recommend that you discuss this question further with your daughter's physician.